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Jun 18, 2006
06/06
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. The US House okays new telecom bill with BPL study language intact. 02. Huge launch of multiple new CubeSats are ready for launch on June 28th. 03. Amateur radio Thialand flood response helped by new repeaters. 04. The Dayton HamVention 2006 reports this years attendance numbers. 05. The FCC cites a Florida utility for interference to a radio amateur. 06. Vermont Governor signs that states amateur radio antenna (PRB-1) bill. 07....
Topics: Amateur Radio, ham radio, radio, broadcast, shortwave, communications, satellite, AM, FM, FCC, BPL,...
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Oct 27, 2008
10/08
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. Canadian and American amateurs provide a "Textbook Example" of amateur radio emergency communications. 02. Radio amateurs across the extreme northeast United States assist with weather and emergency communications during Hurricane Kyle. 03. Opening statements begin this week in the trial of accused ham radio couple murderer, Skyler Deleon. 04. Richard Garriot, W5KWQ, plans SSTV, and ARISS contacts during his stay as the...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, radio, communications, FCC, federal communications commission, AMTOR,...
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Jul 22, 2007
07/07
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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This Week in Amateur Radio International (TWIARi) Edition #130 has been released. The program will be available shortly at our web site at www.twiar.org for direct download, or via podcast/RSS subscription. Program highlights include all the latest amateur radio news headlines, "The Random Access Thought", with Bill Baran, N2FNH, Our monthly "Propagation Update" with our own Steve Nichols, G0KYA, our weekly technology update with Leo Laporte, plus, a lot more! This Week in...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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Jun 28, 2008
06/08
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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This Week in Amateur Radio International (TWIARi) Edition #178 for the week beginning June 22, 2008, has been released. The program will be available shortly at our web site at www.twiar.org for direct download, or via podcast/RSS subscription. Program highlights include all the latest amateur radio news headlines, and this weeks special features: "The Random Access File" with Bill Baran, N2FNH takes a trip to a local Kids Day Special Event Station at the Schenectady Museum Amateur...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, radio, communications, FCC, federal communications commission, AMTOR,...
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952
Jul 10, 2007
07/07
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 952
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. The FCC responds to the ARRL filing on the interference potential of BPL. 02. ISS/NASA Video on a Chicago baby monitor - mystery solved. 03. First amateur radio D-STAR digital voice QSO takes place via satellite. 04. D-STAR enthusiasts plan first national meeting at the Huntsville hamfest. 05. Unlicensed trucker fined by the FCC for operating on ten meter band. 06. Huntsville hamfest to host GAREC-2007 Emergency Communications...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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Feb 10, 2007
02/07
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 192
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. Proposed cell phone law in New Mexico has the potential to end all mobile two-way communications in that state. 02. The league criticizes FCC chairman for perpetuating BPL rural service myth 03. The FCC lets former licensee re-apply for his old call sign. 04. The FCC issues a "show cause" order to a Washington licensee. 05. Address change to non-existent address cause license loss for MI amateur. 06. Hams in Texas...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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190
Jun 17, 2006
06/06
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
audio
eye 190
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. The US House okays new telecom bill with BPL study language intact. 02. Huge launch of multiple new CubeSats are ready for launch on June 28th. 03. Amateur radio Thialand flood response helped by new repeaters. 04. The Dayton HamVention 2006 reports this years attendance numbers. 05. The FCC cites a Florida utility for interference to a radio amateur. 06. Vermont Governor signs that states amateur radio antenna (PRB-1) bill. 07....
Topics: Amateur Radio, ham radio, radio, broadcast, shortwave, communications, satellite, AM, FM, FCC, BPL,...
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266
Dec 16, 2006
12/06
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 266
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. League faults FCC Chairmen regarding biased and inaccurate BPL information 02. The FCC revokes the amateur radio license of a convicted felon. 03. Restructuring of the US amateur radio service is almost here! 04. South Africa will not follow the United States band plans. 05. Communication Specialist Fined for high TX power on Pet Locator device. 06. Canada Basic Plus amateurs have HF privileges in the United States. 07. Some BPL...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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241
Oct 21, 2006
10/06
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 241
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. FCC Omnibus Report & Order contains pluses, minuses, and a few errors. 02. Hawaiian hams respond as earthquakes hit the big island. 03. New York Public Service Commission recognizes BPL interference concerns. 04. Australian BPL trial shows interference is a two-way street w/RF ingress. 05. ITU to mark its 100th anniversary of International Radio Regulations. 06. The ARRL is requesting member input on the new FCC/Part 97 Report...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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55
Sep 6, 2006
09/06
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 55
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. Amateur radio antenna law leads Virginia county to revise its ordinance. 02. Anousheh Ansari is a "go" as the first female civilian space traveller. 03. New Zealand amateurs loose access to 612-622 megahertz band. 04. Vice Director elections are set in the Roanoke ARRL Division. 05. ISS crew and ARISS team members troubleshoot ISS SSTV system. 06. Incumbent Section Managers overcome re-election challenge in Ohio/Idaho....
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, NASA, ISS, ARRL,...
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372
Oct 12, 2006
10/06
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
audio
eye 372
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. ARRL plans federal court appeal of certain BPL rules and regulations. 02. New law makes amateur radio part of the Emergency Communications Community 03. Malaysia may be the next country to drop the morse code requirement. 04. The FCC docks travel center for marketing non-certified CB's as ham gear. 05. The ISS crew has to move the Soyuz capsule from one port to another. 06. A CB QSO in Vancouver, leads to an arguement, and a fatal...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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May 17, 2008
05/08
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 584
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. Amateur radio operators and Coast Guards work together for sea rescue. 02. QST Contributing Editor H.Ward Silver, N0AX is named Ham Of the Year. 03. Amateur radio is well represented at National Hurricane Conference 2008. 04. Amateurs in Australia receive interference from cheap HT radios. 05. Congress wonders why no one bid on the new Emergency Communications frequencies in the latest spectrum auction. 06. A Michigan CB'er is...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, radio, communications, FCC, federal communications commission, AMTOR,...
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755
May 4, 2007
05/07
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 755
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. FCC invites "Oppositions" on two "Morse Proceeding" reconsideration petitions. 02. Swains Island DxPedition logs are now available on-line. 03. The British Iranian hostages used morse code to keep in touch in prison. 04. Civilian space traveller already is making ham radio contacts from space. 05. A political maneuver dims chances for Arizona amateur radio antenna bill. 06. Hams For Action files for...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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305
Jul 27, 2006
07/06
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 305
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. Manassas Virigina radio amateur takes issue with BPL interference testing. 02. The Radio Amateurs of Canada seeks input on proposed amateur rule changes. 03. Hams replace cell phones following Mumbai India railroad terrorist attacks. 04. Indonesian island of Java suffers tsunami, amateurs take on communications 05. Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (VEC) gather in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 06. The FCC suspends the licenses for...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, NASA, ISS, ARRL,...
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311
Jun 30, 2006
06/06
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 311
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. The FCC seeks comments on Katrina panel recommendations. 02. Amateur radio volunteers ready in western states as fire threat continues. 03. Spain, The Netherlands report amateur radio regulatory changes. 04. The ARRL asks the FCC to protect the 902-928 megahertz band. 05. Tasmania prepares to celebrate 100 years of morse over open-water. 06. KC5ACR aboard the ISS, still needs more contacts for space DXCC award. 07. The FCC issues a...
Topics: Amateur Radio, ham radio, radio, broadcast, shortwave, communications, satellite, AM, FM, FCC, BPL,...
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963
Jul 28, 2007
07/07
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 963
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This Week in Amateur Radio International (TWIARi) Edition #129 has been released. The program will be available shortly at our web site at www.twiar.org for direct download, or via podcast/RSS subscription. Program highlights include all the latest amateur radio news headlines, "The Random Access Thought", with Bill Baran, N2FNH, "The Ancient Amateur Archives" with Bill Continelli, W2XOY, takes a look at Swan, one of amateur radios fallen flags, and Technology News with Leo...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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Jul 28, 2007
07/07
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 171
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This Week in Amateur Radio International (TWIARi) Edition #131 has been released. The program will be available shortly at our web site at www.twiar.org for direct download, or via podcast/RSS subscription. Program highlights include all the latest amateur radio news headlines, "The Random Access Thought", with Bill Baran, N2FNH, "More Musings" with Wil Rogers, W4WLR from West Palm Beach, Florida, and "Technology News and Commentary" with Leo Laporte. This Week in...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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839
May 11, 2007
05/07
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 839
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. The ARRL finds welcome news in the FCC "Smart Radio" (Software Defined Radio/SDR) Memorandum, Report & Order. 02. The FCC writes to a Tennessee repeater owner about apparent violations. 03. The FCC tells a Illinois amateur to stay off Extra Class allocations and operate within his license class. 04. The FCC terminates a hearing, denies application in "Ham License Hijacking" case. 05. A high-voltage warning...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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166
Mar 15, 2008
03/08
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 166
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This Week in Amateur Radio International (TWIARi) Edition #161 has been released. The program will be available at our web site at www.twiar.org for direct download, or via podcast/RSS subscription. Program highlights include all the latest amateur radio news headlines, and this weeks special features: "The Random Access File" with Bill Baran, N2FNH and crew, take a look at a new postulate. "The Process Is More Important Than The Result." And, "More Musings" with...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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61
Aug 31, 2008
08/08
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 61
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This Week in Amateur Radio International (TWIARi) Edition #185 for the week beginning August 10, 2008, has been released. The program will be available shortly at our web site at www.twiar.org for direct download, or via podcast/RSS subscription. Program highlights include all the latest amateur radio news headlines, and this weeks special features: "The Random Access File" with Bill Baran, N2FNH takes a look at more of those clever amateur radio repeater ID's. Our very own amateur...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, radio, communications, FCC, federal communications commission, AMTOR,...
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Jun 25, 2006
06/06
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. The FCC directs Manassas BPL system to resolve amateur complaints. 02. The ARRL asks the FCC to protect 902-908 megahertz amateur operations. 03. Alberto provides trial run for amateur radio weather nets and volunteers. 04. NASA releases ISS North/South America ISS field day pass schedule. 05. Antarctic Station KC4AAA will be on the air during field day. 06. Worldwide call to clean up intruders on the 40 meter band. 07. Second...
Topics: Amateur Radio, ham radio, radio, broadcast, shortwave, communications, satellite, AM, FM, FCC, BPL,...
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214
Aug 5, 2006
08/06
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 214
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Stories featured in this week's edition: - FCC Denies Reconsideration Petitions, Adopts Minor Changes to BPL Rules - League Calls Manassas BPL Interference Report Flawed, Misleading - Israel to impose tough new rules on amateurs - Florida newspaper reporting that hams in Cuba appear to be ordered off the air - Vanity Call Sign Fee to Drop September 6 - Amateur Radio License of Convicted Felon in Jeopardy; Hearing Pending - Alleged murderer of two California hams arrested for attempting to kill...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, NASA, ISS, ARRL,...
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125
Feb 16, 2007
02/07
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 125
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. Amateur radio astronaut is charged with attempted murder and kidnapping. 02. There are no - code free upgrades - until February 23rd. 03. Amateur radio volunteers support tornado relief efforts in Florida. 04. W1AW plans special event, and midnight VEC exam sessions to mark the begining of the new code-free amateur radio rules. 05. The FCC is now processing the backlog of vanity callsign applications. 06. Morse code and short term...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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95
Jun 17, 2006
06/06
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
audio
eye 95
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. The FCC directs Manassas BPL system to resolve amateur complaints. 02. The ARRL asks the FCC to protect 902-908 megahertz amateur operations. 03. Alberto provides trial run for amateur radio weather nets and volunteers. 04. NASA releases ISS North/South America ISS field day pass schedule. 05. Antarctic Station KC4AAA will be on the air during field day. 06. Worldwide call to clean up intruders on the 40 meter band. 07. Second...
Topics: Amateur Radio, ham radio, radio, broadcast, shortwave, communications, satellite, AM, FM, FCC, BPL,...
414
414
Nov 4, 2006
11/06
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
audio
eye 414
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01. The ARRL asks the FCC to upgrade 60 meter allocations and privileges. 02. ARRL President airs concerns about mandatory Red Cross backround checks. 03. ARRL Executive Committee discusses FCC inertia, stratagies, and BPL. 04. UK regulator OfCom grants experimental HF/VoIP special license. 05. The FCC's new Report & Order. Follow up/Close up look. 06. FCC Chairman is concerned over the power granted to the agency. 07. FCC comment period on media ownership has past. Comments on comments....
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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145
Feb 17, 2008
02/08
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 145
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This Week in Amateur Radio International (TWIARi) Edition #157 has been released. The program in now available at our web site at www.twiar.org for direct download, or via podcast/RSS subscription. Program highlights include all the latest amateur radio news headlines, and this weeks special features: "The Random Access File" with Bill Baran, N2FNH, takes a look at "The Internet Tubes" that Senator Ted Stevens talks about so much. Brent Taylor, VE1JH returns with a look at...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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Feb 17, 2019
02/19
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1042 Release Date: February 16, 2019 Here is a summary of the news trending this week. This weeks edition is anchored by Will Rogers, K5WLR, Amy Jo Clarke, Don Hulick, K2ATJ, George W2XBS, and Jessica Bowen, KC2VWX. Produced and edited by W2XBS. Running Time: 1:15:32 Download here: http://bit.ly/TWIAR1042 Trending stories in this weeks bulletin service: 1. HAM RADIO 2019 Set for June 21-23 in Friedrichshafen, Germany 2. AO-85 Turned Off due to Return of...
Topics: ARRL, FCC, shortwave, space, TWIAR, Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Podcast, North America,...
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336
Jun 25, 2016
06/16
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 336
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Week of June 25, 2016 This podcast is suitable for air on amateur radio frequencies . Here are the stories making news ... This Week in Amateur Radio: Special Field Day Edition The FCC says "No" to lifetime amateur radio callsigns Amateur Radio Parity Act set for markup in House Energy & Commerce Committee NTS Eastern Chair removed and replaced by the ARRL Tower at a popular contesting location felled by tornado Justin Bieber is a ham? Bruce Paige, KK5DO with space news Leo...
Topics: News, amateur radio, ham radio, FCC, NTS, ARRL, Leo Laporte, Parity Act, Space
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415
Jun 19, 2016
06/16
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 415
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This Week in Amateur Radio #901
Topics: ham, amateur, radio, podcast, FCC, technology, arrl, broadcast, ares, vhf, experiment, part 97
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385
Oct 1, 2016
10/16
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 385
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This podcast is suitable for air on amateur radio frequencies. Here are the stories making news … This Week in Amateur Radio: Hurricane Watch Net Keeping an Eye on Hurricane Matthew’s Progress FCC’s Bill Cross, W3TN retiring Amateur Radio Volunteers on Call during Major Puerto Rico Power Outage ARRL Acting as Catalyst in College Radio Club Revitalization Campaign Amateur Radio Credited with Helping Injured Cyclist “Cows Over the World” DXpedition at an End Retired Librarian Who Was...
Topics: FCC, ARRL, RSGB, TWiT, DXPedition, AMSAT, SWR, History, RAIN, Puerto Rico, Cycling, Maine, YL,...
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542
May 4, 2007
05/07
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 542
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. The ARRL is aiding and effort to mitigate repeater interference to military Pave Paws radar systems. 02. The FCC proposes to lower vanity all sign fees by more than forty percent. 03. The ARRL and the Red Cross discuss volunteer background check policy. 04. The FCC seeks opposition comments on two morse reconsideration petitions. 05. British officials say that Iranian hostages used morse code to keep in touch while in prison. 06....
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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Dec 4, 2007
12/07
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 62
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. WRC 2007 wraps up in Geneva - Plans its next meeting for WRC-2011. 02. World Radio Conference 2007 condemns United States broadcasting to Cuba. 03. Hams continue with flood relief communications in Mexico. 04. Amateur radio proves to be a life saver during a hunting mishap in the Pacific Northwest. 05. Directors and Vice Directors are elected in five ARRL Divisions. 06. There is an amazing D-STAR demonstration video on YouTube. 07....
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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384
Aug 31, 2006
08/06
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 384
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. Amateur radio antenna law leads Virginia county to revise its ordinance. 02. Anousheh Ansari is a "go" as the first female civilian space traveller. 03. New Zealand amateurs loose access to 612-622 megahertz band. 04. Vice Director elections are set in the Roanoke ARRL Division. 05. ISS crew and ARISS team members troubleshoot ISS SSTV system. 06. Incumbent Section Managers overcome re-election challenge in Ohio/Idaho....
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, NASA, ISS, ARRL,...
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Jun 19, 2006
06/06
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. The US House okays new telecom bill with BPL study language intact. 02. Huge launch of multiple new CubeSats are ready for launch on June 28th. 03. Amateur radio Thialand flood response helped by new repeaters. 04. The Dayton HamVention 2006 reports this years attendance numbers. 05. The FCC cites a Florida utility for interference to a radio amateur. 06. Vermont Governor signs that states amateur radio antenna (PRB-1) bill. 07....
Topics: Amateur Radio, ham radio, radio, broadcast, shortwave, communications, satellite, AM, FM, FCC, BPL,...
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188
May 30, 2005
05/05
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 188
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01. FCC Staffer: BPL faces uncertainty, technical and financial viability. 02. ARRL and Hams are encouraged by new Motorola BPL technology. 03. Russian space suit to carry ham radio and school art work to be launched. 04. "Generate Some Heat" to spur political action, says ARRL at Dayton forum. 05. Texas BPL bill is dead, but its language lives on in other legislation. 06. Japan relaxes its morse code requirements for H-F access. 07. ARISS Europe plans amateur radio installation in...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, FCC, fcc, broadcast, shortwave, amsat, AMSAT, ARRL, arrl, broadcast,...
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406
Feb 10, 2007
02/07
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. It's official! Morse code requirement end on Friday, February 23rd. 02. The ARRL Board accepts National Emergency Response Planning Commission Report and takes other actions. 03. Producer of SolderSmoke, KL7R, dies in accident in Hawaii during vacation. 04. New bill introduced in Congress seeks in-depth interference study with a special report to Congress. 05. New vanity callsign processing hiatus continues. 06. The FCC recinds...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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317
Mar 21, 2007
03/07
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. An application avalanche is underway as new the new codeless testing regime ramps up. 02. The US Military bars handheld cellular phones and HT's while driving on base. 03. Retailer is told by the FCC to stop selling 2 meter radios as license free. 04. The FCC turns down a request for mandated multi-language ham radio exams. 05. The ARRL seeks to force the FCC to produce documents on recent BPL interference dismissals. 06. UK Ofcom...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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248
Oct 11, 2006
10/06
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 248
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. ARRL plans federal court appeal of certain BPL rules and regulations. 02. New law makes amateur radio part of the Emergency Communications Community 03. Malaysia may be the next country to drop the morse code requirement. 04. The FCC docks travel center for marketing non-certified CB's as ham gear. 05. The ISS crew has to move the Soyuz capsule from one port to another. 06. A CB QSO in Vancouver, leads to an arguement, and a fatal...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, NASA, ISS, ARRL,...
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565
May 18, 2007
05/07
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. Amateur radio volunteers assist in the aftermath of tornados in Kansas. 02. Ham radio plays a major role in a Pacific sea rescue effort. 03. FCC termination of proceedings is a mixed blessing for amateur radio. 04. Illinois Repeater Association floats digital transition trial balloon. 05. The FCC cites a California resident for using a self-oscillating antenna. 06. FCC cites a Saugerties, NY firm for marketing un-authorized RF...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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95
Sep 29, 2007
09/07
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 95
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This Week in Amateur Radio International (TWIARi) Edition #140 has been released. The program will be available shortly at our web site at www.twiar.org for direct download, or via podcast/RSS subscription. Program highlights include all the latest amateur radio news headlines, "The Random Access Thought", with Bill Baran, N2FNH, takes a look at Airplane Beacons" We introduce our newest segment producer Dave Stark, NF2G, with his new segment called "Ask Doctor Scanner"....
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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Aug 20, 2006
08/06
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. Radiation Belt Remediation plan could adversely effect HF propagation around the world, a New Zealand study suggests. 02. Discoverer of the "Van Allen Belt" passes away. 03. The Federal Avaition ADministration wants in on regulating spectrum. 04. Reported "Firedragon" HF intruder/jammer shifts frequency. 05. Sentencing of convicted radio jammer Jack Gerritsen in delayed again. 06. FOLLOW UP: Isreali hams may go...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, NASA, ISS, ARRL,...
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48
Nov 29, 2007
11/07
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
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eye 48
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. World Radio Conference 2007 gets underway in Geneva Switzerland 02. Data over power mains in homes gets the okay from HomePlug 2-50mhz. 03. Hams stand down as the California wildfire emergency subsides. 04. Riley Hollingsworth changes his mind and decides to stay at the FCC. 05. The FCC considers letting Am broadcasters utilize FM translators. 06. World News Wrap Up _FIRST GERMAN D-STAR REPEATER IN SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN _FIRST FRENCH...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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118
May 19, 2006
05/06
by
George Bowen, W2XBS
audio
eye 118
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. ARRL shifts congressional BPL focus to the US Senate. 02. Nextel executive says more spectrum is needed for emergency communications 03. Rule changes are announced for German amateur radio operators. 04. The FCC, pilot travel centers consent decree ends transceiver marketing case. 05. ARRL Hello campaign a hit at the 2006 NAB/RTNDA convention in Las Vegas. 06. Vermont general assembly okays amateur radio antenna bill. 07. Australia...
Topics: Amateur Radio, ham radio, radio, broadcast, shortwave, communications, satellite, AM, FM, FCC, BPL,...
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Jun 2, 2006
06/06
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George Bowen, W2XBS
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. The FCC Riley Hollingsworth tells the amateur community to "Lighten Up!" 02. ARRL President says that amateur radio has not lost its magic. 03. United Telecom Council removes BPL public access restrictions to database. 04. Germany makes several changes to its amateur entry level class license. 05. There is a new threat to the 2.4 and 5 Gigahertz amateur bands in the UK. 06. New Section Managers are elected in three ARRL...
Topics: Amateur Radio, ham radio, radio, broadcast, shortwave, communications, satellite, AM, FM, FCC, BPL,...
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Jun 12, 2007
06/07
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George Bowen, W2XBS
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. The ARRL demands the FCC shut down "Grossly Non-Compliant" Ambient BPL pilot project. 02. A wide array of new gear was on display at the Dayton HamVention 2007. 03. FCC Enforcer Riley Hollingsworth, packs them in at the HamVention FCC forum talks. 04. A Nevada amateur plays an important role in a on the air radio rescue. 05. The FCC approves IBOC on AM Broadcast at night, multi-casting, data transmission, and more. 06....
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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Aug 26, 2007
08/07
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George Bowen, W2XBS
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. STS-118 Space Shuttle Endeavour launches with Educator/Astronaut KD5VNP Barbara Morgan. 02. Santa Barbara Fire Department honors local ARES amateurs for response during the Zaca wild fire. 03. New signal reporting method may get approval at IARU Region 2 meeting will change RST to RSQ to accommodate digital modes. 04. ARRL Volunteer Examiner Teams attend National VEC Conference along with the FCC in Gettysburg. 05. The Perseids...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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Dec 3, 2016
12/16
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George Bowen, W2XBS
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Edition # 927 – Release date: Saturday, December 3, 2016 This podcast is suitable for air on amateur radio frequencies. Here is a summary of the news trending This Week in Amateur Radio. This is for Edition #927 with a release and air date of Saturday, December 3, 2016. This week’s edition is anchored by Chris Perrine KB2FAF, Wil Rogers, K5WLR, and by George Bowen, W2XBS. Download here: https://archive.org/details/TWIAR927HAM Here are the stories making news … This Week in Amateur...
Topics: TWIAR, FCC, ARRL, RSGB, AMSAT, TWiT, VK6FLAB, Leo Laporte, Tennessee, Gatlinburg, ARES, Hamvention,...
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Feb 19, 2017
02/17
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George Bowen, W2XBS
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This Week in Amateur Radio #938 Week of February 18, 2017 DOWNLOAD HERE: http://bit.ly/TWIAR938 Running Time: 1:18:13 Here is a summary of the news trending This Week in Amateur Radio. This is for Edition #938 with a release and air date of Saturday, February 18, 2017. This weeks edition is anchored by Chris Perrine, KB2FAF, Will Rogers, K5WLR, Don Hulick, K2ATJ, and Jessica Bowen, KB2VWX. This weeks program was produced and edited by W2XBS. Trending stories in this weeks newscast: 1. FCC...
Topics: TWIAR, Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Podcast, North America, ARRL, Communications, TWiT, Leo Laporte,...
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May 28, 2007
05/07
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George Bowen, W2XBS
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. Astronaut, FCC Enforcer attract SRO crowds at an upbeat Dayton HamVention. 02. A Legislative end-run nets win for Oklahoma amateur radio antenna bill. 03. Two mayors say that the Dayton HamVention will remain in the Dayton area. 04. A contest club does "The Right Thing". 05. FCC forum at the HamVention draws a huge crowd to listen to Riley Hollingsworth. (Courtesy Rain Report) 06. What was new at the Dayton HamVention?...
Topics: Amateur Radio, Ham Radio, Communications, Broadcast, Shortwave, AM, FM, SSB, CW, FCC, NASA, ISS,...
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Dec 5, 2008
12/08
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George Bowen, W2XBS
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition: 01. Pennsylvania becomes the 27th state to enact PRB-1 type legislation. 02. A Pennsylvania amateurs tower permit is appealed for the second time. 03. A hot air balloon accident in Albuquerque leaves an amateur seriously injured, and another non-ham dead. 04. Richard Garriot, W5KWQ, prepares to head to the Space Station. 05. The trial of accused ham radio couple murderer Sklar Deleon takes a strange twist as the trial gets underway in...
Topics: amateur radio, ham radio, radio, communications, FCC, federal communications commission, AMTOR,...
